Numbers 14:23

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

لَنْ يَرَوا الأرْضَ الَّتِي وَعَدْتُ بِها آباءَهُمْ. جَمِيعُ الَّذِينَ أهانُونِي لَنْ يَدخُلُوا الأرْضَ.

What Does This Mean?

God is speaking and stating that those who did not believe in Him and doubted His promises will not enter the Promised Land. He promises this to their ancestors but now says that this generation will not see it due to their disbelief.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you said you'd take your friends to a really fun park, but some of them didn't believe you. Then, you tell them they can't go because they didn't trust you. That's what happened here. God promised to take the people to a great land, but because they didn't believe Him, He said they wouldn't get to go.

Historical Background

The Book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BCE. This verse is part of a narrative where God is addressing the Israelites after they had sent spies into the Promised Land and returned with a negative report, causing the people to doubt God's promise.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, imagine a team leader promising a big project reward to the team but some members doubt it. If the leader then decides not to include those doubters in the reward, it's similar to how God acted here. It teaches the importance of believing in promises.

Topics

• faith
• disbelief
• promise
• consequence
• trust
• reward

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 1:27
• Joshua 14:7
• Psalms 95:8-11
• Hebrews 3:16-19
• 1 Corinthians 10:5-11

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Numbers 14:23 teach about God's promises?

Numbers 14:23 shows that God's promises are conditional on faith and obedience. Those who do not believe will not receive the promised benefits.

How does disbelief affect God's promises?

Disbelief can prevent people from receiving God's promises, as seen in the verse where God denies entry to the Promised Land to those who did not trust Him.

What does Numbers 14:23 say about the consequences of doubt?

It indicates that doubting God's promises can lead to severe consequences, such as missing out on blessings that are promised.

How can we apply the lesson of Numbers 14:23 to our daily lives?

We can apply this lesson by ensuring we trust in God's promises and work towards them with faith, rather than doubting and missing out on what God has planned.